CMA Investigates 5 Businesses for Fake and Misleading Reviews

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched five new investigations into businesses for alleged fake and misleading online reviews. The investigations cover companies in the funeral, food delivery, and car sales sectors, building on previous actions against major tech firms.

ESAs Spring Risk Update: Geopolitical and Private Finance Risks Highlighted

The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) have published their Spring 2026 update on risks and vulnerabilities in the EU financial system, focusing on geopolitical tensions and private finance. The report notes the resilience of the EU financial sector but calls for continued vigilance from supervisors and market participants.

Improving Wage Protections for Foreign Nationals

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration has proposed revisions to regulations governing prevailing wages for foreign nationals seeking employment in the U.S. via PERM, H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visas. The proposed rule aims to better align wage levels with U.S. worker wages and strengthen program integrity.

Pesticide Registration, Emergency Exemption, and New Active Ingredient Application

The EPA has received an application from the USDA to register a new pesticide product, NovoFly, for use in Sterile Insect Technique programs. The agency is also soliciting public comment on this application and a related emergency exemption request for pest suppression, waiving the comment period for the emergency exemption due to urgency.

Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability

The EPA has published a notice of the weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) filed between March 16 and March 23, 2026. This notice includes draft and final EISs from various federal agencies, with specific details on comment periods and contact information for public inquiries.

PCE and CTC Regulation under TSCA: Proposed Compliance Date Extensions

The EPA is proposing to extend compliance dates for perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CTC) regulations under TSCA. The proposal aims to align compliance deadlines for non-federal entities with those for federal agencies, extending initial monitoring for inhalation exposure to June 21, 2027, and other requirements to September 20, 2027. For PCE, a further extension for exposure control plans is proposed to December 20, 2027.

EPA Cancels Pesticide Registrations Following Voluntary Requests

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an order canceling specific pesticide registrations, as voluntarily requested by the registrant. This action follows a July 31, 2025, notice and confirms the cancellations are effective March 27, 2026, with distribution, sale, or use permitted only under the terms of the order.

Parker-Davis Project Final Power Allocations Announced

The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) has announced the final power allocations for the Parker-Davis Project's 2028 resource pool. This notice finalizes the allocations developed under the Final 2028 P-DP Power Marketing Plan and includes responses to public comments received on the proposed allocations. Service under these allocations will begin October 1, 2028.

Argent LNG LLC Application to Export Liquefied Natural Gas

The Department of Energy's Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office has received an application from Argent LNG, LLC for long-term authorization to export approximately 1,293.75 billion cubic feet of liquefied natural gas per year from its proposed terminal in Louisiana. The application was filed under the Natural Gas Act.

Venture Global LNG Seeks Export Authorization Amendment

The Department of Energy's Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office has received an application from Venture Global Plaquemines LNG, LLC to amend its authorization for exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) to non-free trade agreement countries. The company seeks to increase its export volume by approximately 467.67 billion cubic feet per year.